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0000912061-17-000023.txt : 20171013 0000912061-17-000023.hdr.sgml : 20171013 20171013160640 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912061-17-000023 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20171013 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20171013 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20171013 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000912061 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MISCELLANEOUS NONDURABLE GOODS [5190] IRS NUMBER: 592705336 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36849 FILM NUMBER: 171136703 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 609 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 395 (EAST BUILDING) CITY: ROLLING HILLS ESTATES STATE: CA ZIP: 90274 BUSINESS PHONE: 310-541-0888 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 609 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 395 (EAST BUILDING) CITY: ROLLING HILLS ESTATES STATE: CA ZIP: 90274 8-K 1 nhtc20171013_8k.htm 8-K Document

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934



	October 13, 2017
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware	001-36849	59-2705336
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

609 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 395, Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(310) 541-0888
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

o Emerging growth company

o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 13, 2017, Natural Health Trends Corp. issued a press release announcing its preliminary revenue estimate for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(d)	Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of Natural Health Trends Corp. dated October 13, 2017

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 13, 2017



	NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.


	By:	/s/ Timothy S. Davidson
		Timothy S. Davidson
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1

Natural Health Trends Announces Third Quarter 2017

Preliminary Revenue Estimate

LOS ANGELES – October 13, 2017 – Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC), a leading direct-selling and e-commerce company that markets premium quality personal care, wellness, and “quality of life” products under the NHT Global brand, today announced its preliminary revenue estimate for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.

The Company estimates total revenue for the third quarter to be $40.1 million, compared to $70.7 million in the third quarter of 2016. The Company further estimates that its deferred revenue at September 30, 2017 was $3.6 million, compared to $4.0 million at June 30, 2017. At September 30, 2016, deferred revenue was $4.2 million, compared to $8.8 million at June 30, 2016.

“While our preliminary revenue estimate for the third quarter of 2017 reflects a year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter decline, we remain on track to revitalize sales growth,” commented Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends Corp. “During the quarter, a temporary slowdown related to the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover and the upcoming 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China scheduled for mid-October tempered our progress.”

Mr. Sharng continued, “Despite the challenging environment during the quarter, a number of our markets achieved double-digit sales growth including Peru, Europe, Southeast Asia and Japan. We have provided targeted training programs and implemented enhancements to our international recognition program and matching bonus to better support our leaders, who remain enthusiastic and dedicated to their own sales growth and the overall Company’s success.”

The Company expects to issue its complete third quarter 2017 financial results in early November. The revenue estimate is preliminary and has not yet been reviewed by the Company’s independent accountants. Significant updates and revisions may be required before the release of the Company’s third quarter 2017 financial results. In addition, the Company’s financial results will include other factors necessary to calculate additional financial metrics, including gross profit and net income.

About Natural Health Trends Corp.

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) is an international direct-selling and e-commerce company operating through its subsidiaries throughout Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The Company markets premium quality personal care products under the NHT Global brand. Additional information can be found on the company’s website at www.naturalhealthtrendscorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -- Forward-looking statements in this press release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include the risks and uncertainties detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Natural Health Trends Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

CONTACTS:

Company Contact:

Scott Davidson

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Natural Health Trends Corp.

Tel: 310-541-0888

scott.davidson@nhtglobal.com

Investors:

ADDO Investor Relations

Tel: 310-829-5400

investor.relations@nhtglobal.com